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Get away for the day on Galveston Bay with Windward SeaVenture! We are a sailboat charter company providing bareboat and captained sailing charters to the Houston, Clear Lake, Kemah and Galveston areas.  We are an ASA certified sailing school with top instructors in the industry that provide beginning through advanced sailing lessons.  We offer corporate team building & events, dinner cruises, special ceremonies, sailing abroad & much more!

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Galveston is a barrier island city and port on the southeast coast of Texas. This coastal resort city is covered with attractions, beaches, historic mansions, museums, restaurants, and more—places to see, eat, and things to do—for the entire family! The east end of Galveston Island features Stewart Beach and East Beach. Galveston Island State Park, on the west end, is loaded with birds, trails, kayak launches and fishing spots.

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Galveston Island’s Historic Pleasure Pier opened in 2012 on Galveston’s south shore for waterfront fun, food, and entertainment. Touted as “one of the few places in the world with that many rides over the water…” (Gulf of Mexico). Visitors can enjoy thrilling experiences on roller coasters, water slides, a carousel, bumper cars and loads of other carnival rides, and a 5D theater ride called, “Shark Attack.” Eateries like the very first Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and other fare line the boardwalk, along with midway games, souvenir shops and kiosks. The pier was originally built as a WWII military recreational facility. After the war, it was repurposed as the Galveston Pleasure Pier, rapidly developing into the largest of its kind in the nation. Top dance bands of the 1940s and 50s filled the huge Marine ballroom while other guests watched movies in an open-air stadium.

The pier also featured fishing facilities, a full carnival midway, and an aquarium. Over the decades, Galveston Pleasure Pier became an iconic family destination that greatly impacted the tourism industry and the island’s economy, until a category-4 hurricane severely damaged the property in 1961. In 1965, the Flagship Hotel opened on the pier and once again tourism surged. The hotel’s unique location over the Gulf made it a favorite destination for over 40 years, until another powerful hurricane made landfall in Texas in 2008 destroying the hotel. The owner, Landry’s Inc, demolished the hotel and was approved to build a world-class amusement park on the pier, bringing the pier full-circle back to its original purpose—a premier family fun destination!

Galveston Island is the site of Schlitterbahn Waterpark/Galveston, 26-acres featuring a vast range of waterslides (body slides, mat slides, tube slides, raft slides), wave pools, zero-entry pools, river rides, zip line, heated pool with swim-up bar, surfing ride, uphill water coasters, children’s play areas, cabanas, dining, snacks & refreshments, and shops, with indoor and outdoor areas. Built to thrill, Schlitterbahn Waterparks are fun for tots to teens, and adults.

Another major attraction is Moody Gardens, a non-profit public educational tourist destination with hotel, convention center, and golf course that opened in 1986. Animal exhibits are used to educate and create conservation and wildlife awareness. There are 3 main glass pyramid structures housing the family-friendly attractions. The Aquarium Pyramid, one of the largest in the region, displays numerous species of fish and marine animals. Rainforest Pyramid is a tropical foliage environment for animals, birds, reptiles, butterflies, including free-roaming monkeys and 2-toed sloths. Discovery Pyramid features science-oriented exhibits and activities. Included in the park is Palm Beach, a landscaped beach with a waterpark for kids, freshwater lagoons, wave pool, a lazy river, tower slides, hot tub, ziplines, and splash pad play zone for children. Moody Gardens 3D Theater with 4K laser projection system and surround sound features the largest screen in Texas and a 4D Special Effects Theater (3D with sensory effects—motion seats, wind, strobe, fog, rain, scents). Moody Gardens offers 45-minute day cruises aboard an 1800s style paddlewheel cruise boat with two luxurious party rooms and Promenade Deck bar. Dinner Cruises are from 7-9 pm and private parties can be booked during regular cruises—cocktail parties or full dinners.

1892 Bishop’s Palace (aka Gresham’s Castle) is a 19,082 sq ft Victorian-style historic mansion located in the East End Historic District. This National Historic Landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places as one of the most significant Victorian residences in the country. Constructed 1887-1893 for lawyer Walter Gresham, founder of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad. The mansion consists of a basement level and 3 formal floors; the fireplaces are from all over the world. Mrs. Gresham’s art studio on the third floor offers a unique view of the Gulf. The property was purchased by the Catholic Diocese in 1923 and was named for Bishop Christopher C.E. Byre who lived there until his death in 1950. In 2013 Bishop’s Palace was purchased by the Galveston Historical Foundation. Tours are available.

Guided tours are available of the 1895 Moody Mansion, a 28,000 sq ft 4-story Romanesque style home that was restored to its original turn of the century magnificence. Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1994 and a Texas Historical Landmark since 1967. Visitors can tour its 20 rooms that depict the home life of a wealthy Texas family. The financial empire of William Lewis Moody, Jr, American financier and entrepreneur, was first built on cotton and then he diversified into banking, ranching, insurance, newspaper publishing, railroads, and hotels. WL Moody Jr purchased the manse from heirs of the original owner shortly after the 1900 hurricane. Members of the Moody family remained in the home until 1986 when it was bequeathed to become a museum. The first floor, ballroom, and dining room can be rented for special events.

Downtown Historic Strand and Seaport District with Pier 21 features Victorian-era buildings of the late 1800s, waterfront dining, shopping, and many attractions in the heart of Galveston Island. Pier 21 on Galveston harbor is lined with a variety of attractions, restaurants and lodging at the exclusive Harbor House & Marina with harbor view and 9-slip marina. The marina is available to boaters staying overnight or visiting for the day; call to reserve. The Pier 21 Theater features 3 family-friendly documentary films highlighting the major events of Galveston Island, such as the devastating hurricane of 1900, Galveston’s pirate history featuring the exploits of notorious Jean Laffite, and a PBS documentary on Galveston’s historical Port of Entry immigration in the early 1900s. The Strand and Pier 21 was once called the “Wall Street of the South” with the concentration of the wealth, banking, and commerce in the area based on the exportation of cotton and other products.

Most of the Downtown buildings survived the 1900 hurricane. Downtown is comprised of 4 distinct districts—The Strand, Pier 21, Postoffice Street, and West Market. Some of Galveston’s biggest events and festivals are held in the Downtown Historic area. The Strand is a 5-block National Historic Landmark District near the City Wharf encompassing mostly Victorian-era buildings with ornate iron balconies. The oldest date to 1855 and 1858, most others are late 1800s. These well-preserved buildings in the heart of the city now house restaurants, night clubs, art galleries, retail and souvenir shops, antique shops, boutiques, and museums, such as the Galveston Railroad Museum with exhibits and examples of train history.

The Texas Seaport Museum is a 19th century Ship and Maritime Museum, featuring ELISSA, the 1877 square-rigged iron barque that was rescued from a scrapyard in Greece in 1978. This rare (only 3 in the world), historical vessel was restored and transformed into a floating museum, capable of active sailing, in 1982. ELISSA is the Official Tall Ship of Texas, a National Historic Landmark, and draws around 40,000 visitors annually. The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, owned and operated by the Offshore Energy Center is located on Pier 19 in the historic Port of Galveston, just 1 block off The Strand. The museum is a mat supported jack-up drilling rig built in 1969 by Bethlehem Steel that was in use for about 20 years. It was purchased by OEC in 1995 and was refurbished and converted into a museum that opened in 1997. Guided tours of the retired rig and interactive displays provide an educational view of the Texas oil industry and offshore exploration.

The Port of Galveston in Galveston harbor is the oldest port in the Gulf, west of New Orleans. The port was established by the Congress of Mexico in 1825 when the region was still part of Mexico. Port of Galveston is comprised of the Galveston Ship Channel, south side of Pelican Island, north side of Galveston Island, and the entrance to Galveston Bay. In the mid-19th century, the Port of Galveston was the second busiest port, after New York City. Cotton was the major export item along with wheat. In the early 1900s, the port was a major immigration center. Since 2000, the Port of Galveston began serving cruise lines initially with Carnival Cruise Lines’ “Celebrations.”

The Port of Galveston offers convenient and secure parking for cruise passengers departing from Royal Caribbean’s Terminal 2 or Carnival/Disney at Terminal 1, and other Cruise Lines departing from Port of Galveston’s terminals. A third terminal is planned to exclusively serve Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class of cruise ships in 2022. The cruise ship turn area is regularly dredged every 4 years. In 2016 the port constructed the Galveston Downtown Transit Terminal for a stronger link to the City of Galveston, featuring a shopping center and parking. The port also handles cargo and connects by rail to the Galveston Railroad for intermodal transport.

Family-friendly Galveston Fishing Pier was built in 1971 on Seawall Blvd on the gulf shore of the island. The pier was destroyed in 2008 by hurricane Ike and rebuilt in 2010 with the T-head completed in 2015. The pier is accessible 24/7 and features a LiveCam feed. Extending over 1000 ft into the Gulf of Mexico, it is the longest privately-owned pier between Texas and Maine and a favorite destination of fishermen and visitors alike. Fishing record setters have been caught from the Galveston Fishing Pier—a World Record puffer weighing 30lbs and a Texas State Record tarpon at 220lbs! Jimmy’s Place, a casual dining eatery on the pier is renowned for excellent burgers and fish tacos. Bait & tackle shop, bike & board rental concession, and more are also on the pier.

The 61st Street Fishing Pier was also destroyed by Ike in 2008 and rebuilt/reopened in 2010. The 61st Street Pier is located on Seawall Blvd east of Galveston Fishing Pier and is open 24/7 March to December. During winter months, Dec-Jan-Feb, hours will vary with the weather. Sharks and bull reds can be fished from the T-head of the pier in the Surf Rod Zones at either end. Located on Galveston’s Pelican Island, Seawolf Park, dedicated to the USS Seawolf, is open year-round from dawn to dusk and features a fishing pier open 24/7 that is an excellent spot for angling saltwater fish in the shipping channel. The embankment allows access to the bay for wade fishing and bait casting. A WWII submarine (USS Cavalla) and destroyer escort vessel (USS Stewart) are on display at Seawolf Park. There are also picnic sites and a playground.

Galveston Seawall runs over 10 miles along Texas Farm to Market (F.M.) 3005 (Seawall Boulevard). Designated a heritage coastal defense and promenade urban park and listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2001. Construction of the 17ft high, 16ft thick at its base seawall began in 1902 after the devastating hurricane of 1900 and the initial 3.3-mile segment was completed in 1904. Since then, it has been extended to its present 10.3-mile length over the decades until 1963. The promenade on top of the seawall is considered the longest continuous sidewalk at 10.3 miles!

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Ron Hoover Marine is a top-rated, customer service-focused boat dealership serving the Galveston, Texas area. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory including bass boats, bay boats, deck boats, pontoons, offshore boats, runabouts and more. When you are ready to invest in a new boat, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you’re making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Ron Hoover Marine, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.

Ron Hoover proudly serves boat owners in Breckenridge , Corpus Christi , Donna , Galveston, North Houston , Odessa , Rockport , and West Houston . Let us get you the perfect watercraft for your needs this season!

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Galveston, Lake Conroe among the most popular boating cities in Texas, boat rental service says

T he Houston area is home to some of the best places to go boating in Texs Lake Conroe and Galveston are ranked among the top five of the most popular boating cities in the state, according to  data from the boat rental service Getmyboat.com.

Lake Conroe ranks fourth while Galveston ranks fifth in the Getmyboat rankings with Austin slotting in at No. 1.

Getmyboat used data from its boat rental service to calibrate its rankings. That includes locations where boats are registered, number of rentals and length of the rentals.

The list's top 10 are primarily towns in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but four of the top five areas are outside of North Texas. In addition to Austin at No. 1, Canyon Lake in Hill Country comes in at No. 2.

The average hourly rate to rent a boat in Lake Conroe is $114, with an average trip price of $482 for the service. As for Galveston, it's only $107 per hour with an average price of $325.

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Would you sip Gulf seawater? Study looks at potential of converting it into SE Texas drinking water

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Gulf could soon be more than just a place to enjoy the beach. It could be how you get your drinking water.

Study explores new water source, but Gulf Coast visitors are hesitant

Galveston visitors enjoy swimming in the water, but the idea of using it as drinking water seems farfetched.

"It looks a little dirty," Pam Thomas said. "That's all."

Using saltwater as drinking water may one day become a reality. This summer, a yearlong study will take place, looking at using seawater as drinking water in southeast Texas.

"I would just not like that idea," Pam Thomas said. "Just saying. It might bug me a little bit."

"I would need to see the process," Mark Thomas added. "I would need to see the product. I would need to see some evidence before I make a judgment on that."

The Gulf Coast Water Authority is one of three agencies signed on to a new study to look at turning salt water into drinking water, a new source that would go to places like Galveston, League City, and Rosenberg.

Seawater-into-drinking water isn't new, but it's a complex process

Officials said the technology already exists, but it's expensive. The $731,000 study will determine if creating a new plant in southeast Texas would make sense.

"The water supply in Texas is finite," Jake Hollingsworth, Gulf Coast Water Authority assistant general manager, explained. "We have a limited amount of water, and it's really important for the state and us, too, to diversify our portfolios."

Turning this water into drinking water takes a lot of electricity. The water would receive a lot of pressure and then run through a filter.

Officials say the end product is one they've enjoyed in areas that already do this.

"It tastes like water," Hollingsworth said.

New process would take years to put into place

Officials said they need a long-term plan because they only have so much groundwater, an idea not just floating in southeast Texas.

"In Texas, specifically, the Corpus Christi area is looking at desalination," Hollingsworth said.

The study will examine the cost of a new desalination plant and its possible location. This plan would take several years.

"There's at least 10 years of work before we even start thinking about where we're getting water out of the Gulf, probably," Hollingsworth explained.

It's an endorsement not everyone is ready to swallow quite yet.

"I don't like saltwater in my boat, and I don't care for saltwater in a variety of ways except visiting someone else's place and keeping it in the Gulf," Mark Thomas said.

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The Dali Is a Big Ship. But Not the Biggest.

By Ella Koeze

Empire State Building

Approximate

1,454 feet long

MSC Irina Biggest container ship in the world

Up to 24,346 20-foot

containers (T.E.U.s)

200 feet wide

Ever Max Biggest container ship to sail into Baltimore

15,432 T.E.U.s

Eiffel Tower

9,971 T.E.U.s

Container ship of the 1970s

~2,500 containers

Football field

approximate.

Up to 24,346 20-foot containers (T.E.U.s)

Ever Max Biggest container ship to sail in the Port of Baltimore

~2,500 T.E.U.s

Approximate width

Empire State

Biggest container ship

in the world

to sail into Baltimore

Container ship

of the 1970s

Sources: “The Geography of Transport Systems,” by Jean-Paul Rodrigue; VesselFinder; the Empire State Building; the Eiffel Tower; ShipHub; Maryland Port Administration

Note: Widths shown are for the widest point for each ship. One T.E.U., or 20-foot equivalent unit, represents the volume of one 20-foot container, though ships can carry containers of varying sizes.

The container ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday while leaving Baltimore Harbor is enormous. When fully loaded, the vessel, the Dali, can weigh more than 116,000 tons and carry thousands of containers of cargo.

But in comparison with some of the other ships out there, the Dali is a featherweight. The size of the largest container ships has grown, in fits and starts, since the early 1980s. The current largest class of container ships in the world can hold more than twice the amount of cargo that the Dali can.

Container Ships Keep Getting Bigger

20,000 T.E.U.s

Largest ship by capacity

Source: “Port Economics, Management and Policy,” by Theo Notteboom, Athanasios Pallis and Jean-Paul Rodrigue

Note: One T.E.U., or 20-foot equivalent unit, represents the volume of one 20-foot container, though ships can carry containers of varying sizes.

Giant ships have played a central role in the fueling of the modern economy, as global demand for electronics, clothes and other consumer goods continues to grow.

For shipping lines, the bigger the ship, the more cost efficient each voyage becomes.

The rise of massive ships has in turn pressured ports to adapt in order to attract business. For example, when an expansion of the Panama Canal in 2016 allowed larger ships to pass through, major Eastern Seaboard ports reacted by investing billions of dollars, said Jean-Paul Rodrigue, a professor in the department of maritime business administration at Texas A&M University-Galveston.

The ports, including Baltimore, scrambled “to dredge, to expand the infrastructure, to buy new cranes to accommodate these ships,” he said.

In August, the Ever Max, which is over 1,200 feet long and can hold up to 15,432 20-foot containers, became the largest container ship to ever enter the port of Baltimore.

Container ships are only one kind of common commercial vessel, however. Bulk ships and tankers have been on the bigger side for decades, and carry wet and dry goods that include oil and coal — a major export for the Baltimore port. In the 1970s, the decade that the Francis Scott Key Bridge was built, tankers roughly the same breadth and length as the Dali were in use in Eastern U.S. ports.

Bigger ships can create bigger disasters when accidents happen. Size played a role when a 1,300-foot vessel got stuck in the Suez Canal in 2021, causing alarming shipping delays.

The Dali’s size was not necessarily a factor in Tuesday’s accident, and investigators continue to search for sources of the cause. Even for a ship half the Dali’s size, Mr. Rodrigue said, “I suspect the outcome would’ve been the same.”

An earlier version of this article misstated the units of holding capacity for cargo ships. The capacity is measured in terms of TEUs, or 20-foot equivalent units, not containers.

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